Community Eventshttp://www.wcsx.com/communityevents/index.aspxen-usCopyright 2015, WCSX-FMTue, 03 Mar 2015 15:13:37 GMThttp://emmisinteractive.comMetro Beach to Belle Isle, CARE Hosts 60 Mile Cycling Route for Bike PATH: Pedaling Ahead Toward Health<p>CARE of Southeastern Michigan and Finish Line sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Bike PATH that will feature a 60 mile cycling route from Metro Beach in Harrison Township to Belle Isle Park in Detroit along Jefferson Avenue and the beautiful shores of Lake St. Clair.</p>
<p>We have planned an energetic day to raise funds to support our family focused programs. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a variety of bicycle routes, also including a 25 mile route out to Freedom Hill, a 10 mile route and a family friendly two mile route inside Metro Beach. The event also hosts children&rsquo;s activities, bicycle parade, vendors, raffles and refreshments. This year participants committing to raising at least $100 will receive an official Bike PATH Jersey. CARE expects 800+ participants and volunteers.</p>
<p>Bike PATH will take place on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 from 7:00am-2:00pm. All rides will begin at Lake St. Clair Metro Park (Metro Beach): 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045</p>
<p>Registration is free for children 12 &amp; under, and $30 per rider for those over the age of 13 before April 30th. After April 30th registration increases to $40. All riders are required to wear helmets and abide by the rules of the road. Entries must be received by April 22nd to guarantee event T-shirt. Walk up registration will be available. To register or create your own team, visit http://www.careofsem.com/events/bike-path/ or call 586.541.0033 ext. 214.</p>
<p>Participants/Contributors can also donate or create their own fundraising page at the registration link provided, top fundraisers will be recognized at the event! If interested in providing a sponsorship or volunteering for this event, please contact Meghan Kindsvater at mkindsvater@careofsem.com or 586.541.0033 ext. 214. Rain or shine, no refunds. CARE would also like to acknowledge the support of Talmer Bank, HAP, and Warner Norcoss &amp; Judd as current sponsors. Additional sponsors are in the process of being secured.</p>
<p>CARE of Southeastern Michigan&rsquo;s mission is to educate, link and support individuals, families, businesses and communities affected by family concerns, workplace challenges, mental health conditions and the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Visit us online at www.careofsem.com or call 586.541.0033 to find out more.</p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2170185http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2170185Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:13:00 GMTMarch is National Kidney Month<p>Nine hundred thousand. That&rsquo;s how many adults in Michigan have chronic kidney disease. . . and most don&rsquo;t even know it.</p>
<p>Learn about how can you keep your kidneys healthy. Follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood pressure. Celebrate Kidney Month by learning the risk factors for kidney disease and getting healthy so you can keep your kidneys fit. For more information, contact the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan by visiting <a href="http://www.NKFM.orgc">www.NKFM.org</a>.<br /><br /></p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2170184http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2170184Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:02:00 GMTMICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE HOSTS FREE EVENTS AN OVERTURE TO FRIDA IN ANN ARBOR, FLINT AND SOUTHWEST DETROIT<table style="word-wrap: normal; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 6px; background-color: #ffffff;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
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<div><strong>Michigan Opera Theatre</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>presents<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong><em>An Overture to Frida</em></strong>, a selection of songs from the opera<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Frida</em>, sung by soprano Catalina Cuervo and bass-baritone Adrian Rosas, to engage audiences in Ann Arbor, Flint and southwest Detroit with MOT's March production of<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Frida</em>. The overture events will be co-presented with three partner venues, the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>in Ann Arbor at 7 p.m. March 11, 2015,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>The Whiting</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>in Flint at 6:30 p.m. March 12, 2015, and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>The Mercado</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>in southwest Detroit at 7 p.m. March 18, 2015.<br /><br />"Because<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Frida</em><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is the initial offering of our new initiative of bringing operas into the surrounding communities, we felt it was important to raise awareness with an introductory program. &nbsp;<em>An Overture to Frida</em><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>offers attendees a free sampling of the opera, and of course we hope that will encourage them to join us for the full experience, with a performance at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, the Berman Center for the Performing Arts, or Detroit Institute of Arts' Detroit Film Theatre," said<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Wayne S. Brown</strong>, MOT's president and CEO.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br /><br />Collectively, the co-presenters represent a diverse association of venues which matches well with MOT's investment in broadening its reach. A complete list of free community events that complement the opera is available on MOT's website at&nbsp;<a href="https://mail.gdrg.com/OWA/redir.aspx?C=BzJee2BXQ0KBZMm320qRpIeGDZQhH9IIwC3CtHJ7RzXZ7LJh9W0f8_7dqveY_g1ExgwrSrEOnjY.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d0014Mt3_Drdh7LnWlAeVgcH9A-JyNw7nccR6Jc6SX_9rQD1psOO8Lo_ueMpq800v_iTITTNNveHh5kiO-j8-kboHyfscfBFVa23JcaQyzGBOkU0XpghEIGgccWa04pIzA0E3k77rb95GsxSx6_I40FHy8OGqmG2Kyi3cLocvXZtueZ0r48ZL1PXlJ6A6HNVPizdaSXdCZgZqLqDuMd_fTG6KVRRo1Sv-FxA%26c%3dok0JCOx1MpiU79vwCgS3z3p5-59sIdq0__Ivn7p8Zpvpl05e44DQMA%3d%3d%26ch%3dhJwxiyy9dSDXE2qw9GJ4tlPEw46l-D3w3uQG272Bds-670A8RPd16w%3d%3d" target="_blank"><strong>michiganopera.org</strong></a>.<br /><br />Additional support for community engagement related to<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Frida</em><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is provided by<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>GM Foundation</strong>, the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan</strong>, and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>OPERA America:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><em>The Opera Fund</em></strong>.<br /><br />The full opera will take place at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, March 7-8, the Berman Center for the Performing Arts, March 21-22, and Detroit Institute of Arts' Detroit Film Theatre, March 28.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><strong>Admission</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>to all<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>An Overture to Frida</em><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>events is<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>free</strong>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Reservations</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>may be made by emailing Arthur White at awhite@motopera.org. Tickets to all performances of<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Frida</em><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>are available for purchase at the Michigan Opera Theatre box office by phone at (313) 237-SING, or online at<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mail.gdrg.com/OWA/redir.aspx?C=BzJee2BXQ0KBZMm320qRpIeGDZQhH9IIwC3CtHJ7RzXZ7LJh9W0f8_7dqveY_g1ExgwrSrEOnjY.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d0014Mt3_Drdh7LnWlAeVgcH9A-JyNw7nccR6Jc6SX_9rQD1psOO8Lo_ueMpq800v_iTITTNNveHh5kiO-j8-kboHyfscfBFVa23JcaQyzGBOkU0XpghEIGgccWa04pIzA0E3k77rb95GsxSx6_I40FHy8OGqmG2Kyi3cLocvXZtueZ0r48ZL1PXlJ6A6HNVPizdaSXdCZgZqLqDuMd_fTG6KVRRo1Sv-FxA%26c%3dok0JCOx1MpiU79vwCgS3z3p5-59sIdq0__Ivn7p8Zpvpl05e44DQMA%3d%3d%26ch%3dhJwxiyy9dSDXE2qw9GJ4tlPEw46l-D3w3uQG272Bds-670A8RPd16w%3d%3d" target="_blank"><strong>michiganopera.org</strong></a>.<br /><br />
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>An Overture to Frida</em></strong></span></span><br /><br /></div>
<div><strong>University of Michigan Museum of Art</strong></div>
March 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.<br /><br /><strong>The Whiting</strong><br />March 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.<br /><br /><strong>The Mercado</strong><br />March 18, 2015 at 7 p.m.<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Michigan Opera Theatre</span></em></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Michigan Opera Theatre (Wayne S. Brown, President and CEO; Dr. David DiChiera, Artistic Director), one of the nation's most vibrant nonprofit arts organizations, is committed to presenting opera and dance of the highest artistic caliber. Founded in 1971 by Dr. David DiChiera, the company's mission is to serve as a major cultural resource to the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Visit the website at<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></span><a href="https://mail.gdrg.com/OWA/redir.aspx?C=BzJee2BXQ0KBZMm320qRpIeGDZQhH9IIwC3CtHJ7RzXZ7LJh9W0f8_7dqveY_g1ExgwrSrEOnjY.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d0014Mt3_Drdh7LnWlAeVgcH9A-JyNw7nccR6Jc6SX_9rQD1psOO8Lo_ucGN-2Ms-5cQXfqX4REXuuCTUibc2bhAek_Xxg18e4je59MgwpKi_1O7dV2RXWAUOaTk-Mh6TwNPQW8Da9_IF5_8F-TSPnVPALzjGnj1O68SoQfFGma1qaYXHvsrSDWWdg%3d%3d%26c%3dok0JCOx1MpiU79vwCgS3z3p5-59sIdq0__Ivn7p8Zpvpl05e44DQMA%3d%3d%26ch%3dhJwxiyy9dSDXE2qw9GJ4tlPEw46l-D3w3uQG272Bds-670A8RPd16w%3d%3d" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">www.michiganopera.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></span><br /></span></span></div>
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<p>Jim Harris, MSW, Ed.S., a parenting and self-help specialist, will be keynoting this event with his address "Five Things You Need to Know About Kids."</p>
<p>&nbsp;Twenty four breakout sessions on a variety of parenting topics follow the keynote presentation. These include but are not limited to: discipline parenting and confident children; ending bedtime battles; ending power struggles; parenting stress and many more. Additionally, a child care track which includes sessions on cultural competence, special needs and quality improvement will be offered. Another specialty track focuses on trauma, toxic stress and parent self-care.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Conference attendance is free of charge. Breakfast, lunch and child care services will also be provided at no cost. Parents will need to register in advance. Certificates for five hours of training will be provided.</p>
<p>&nbsp;A second Great Start Parent Conference and Resource Fair will also be taking place on April 25, 2015, in Lake Orion, Michigan at the Community Education Resource Center (CERC Building).&nbsp; Registration information is coming soon.</p>
<p>&nbsp;For further information and to register go to: <a href="http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us">www.oakland.k12.mi.us</a> then click on Professional Development tab and then choose Parent Education &amp; Resources category.</p>
<p>Questions? Contact Sheri Kaplan, Conference Coordinator, 248.209.2513 or Sheri.Kaplan@oakland.k12.mi.us.</p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169588http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169588Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:33:00 GMTTips for a healthier 2015<p>Many people make New Year&rsquo;s resolutions to be healthier. Maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and quitting smoking can help reduce your risk for a number of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure. Try to add one or two healthy changes every week. If you fall off the wagon, don&rsquo;t get down on yourself! Managing and preventing diabetes is good for you and for your family and friends, so try to keep at it. For tips and resources about making healthy food choices, staying active, and setting goals in the New Year, visit <a href="http://www.nkfm.org">www.nkfm.org</a> or call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 800-482-1455.</p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169316http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169316Wed, 04 Feb 2015 14:34:00 GMTMORC Miles for Smiles 5K Run/Walk<div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Macomb-Oakland Regional Center (MORC) is excited to announce that their 4th Annual MORC Miles for Smiles 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, May 2nd at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston.&nbsp; MORC works hard every day to make a difference in the lives of over 5,000 people with disabilities in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.&nbsp; Due to budget cuts in dental care MORC has responded by raising money with<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Miles for Smiles</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Race proceeds will fund services not covered by Medicaid and help keep those smiles healthy! Visit <a href="http://www.morcinc.org">www.morcinc.org</a> for more info and to register for the 5K &ndash; see you there!</span></span></span></span></div>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169098http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169098Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:52:00 GMTRecycling your old or used electronics<p>The typical American home has approximately 24 consumer electronic devices; from laptops to game consoles, from smartphones to tablets. And they all share a common future &mdash; they will eventually reach end of life and need to be disposed of.</p>
<p>Today, recycling electronics products, or e-cycling, is both more important and easier than ever.</p>
<p>The consumer electronics industry has developed the website <a href="http://www.greenergadgets.org">www.greenergadgets.org</a> where consumers can find the nearest e-cycling sites by simply entering their zip code. The website shows a list of certified recycling sites and a local map pinpointing their locations.</p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169789http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2169789Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:58:00 GMTManaging Diabetes<p>Diabetes is hard to handle alone. It is common to feel overwhelmed, sad, or angry, but your friends and family may not know how to support you. Involve your loved ones in your diabetes management. Have your family help you make lifestyle changes by planning group activities and meals and letting them know about doctors appointments.</p>
<p>By involving your family in your diabetes care, it can be a little easier. For more resources and info, call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 800-482-1455 or visit <a href="http://www.nkfm.org">www.nkfm.org</a>.</p>
<p><br /><br /></p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2163241http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2163241Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:06:00 GMTReach Your ABC Goals<p>If you have diabetes, you are at risk for kidney disease and other health complications. But you can fight back. Ask your health care provider what your A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers are and ask what they should be. Then, talk about steps to reach your ABC goals. Control your ABCs. Visit <a href="http://www.YourDiabetesInfo.org">www.YourDiabetesInfo.org</a> or call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 1-800-482-1455</p>http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2160773http://www.wcsx.com/CommunityEvents/story.aspx?ID=2160773Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:37:00 GMTDon't Serve Teens<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
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